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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,056.59, 24,084.92 and 8,664.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,056.59, 24,084.92 and 8,664.53 is: 12,996.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,056.59 : 24,084.92 = 8,664.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,056.59/24,084.92 = 8,664.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,056.59x = 24,084.92 × 8,664.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,056.59x = 208,684,511.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,684,511.89/16,056.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,996.81

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